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6) And, of course, practice good dental hygiene as well. <br /> 7) Outdoor areas are preferred for trick-or-treating. Enclosed indoor areas, like apartment <br /> buildings, present greater risk of transmission. Open doors and windows as appropriate to <br /> promote increased ventilation. <br /> Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating <br /> Trunk or treat events are considered a higher risk activity and are discouraged.An alternative activity <br /> involves trick-or-treating in a large parking lot or other outdoor setting with adherence to social <br /> distancing.Tables are pre-set up with participants allowed to parade with a parent/guardian while <br /> maintaining at least 6-feet social distancing and wearing proper face coverings at all times.A limited <br /> number of people should staff the event, keeping tables replenished and monitoring social distancing. <br /> Proper handwashing should be performed before candy is consumed. <br /> 1. Recruit a set number of table sponsors. <br /> 2. Create a timed entry schedule to figure out what the attendance limit will be. <br /> 3. Create a map of where tables will be with plenty of space between. <br /> 4. Advertise with information about reserved time slots,social distancing,and mask wearing. <br /> S. Package candies or favors in treat bags for easy distribution. <br /> 6. Create signage to direct the flow of foot traffic. <br /> 7. Draw markers on the ground to indicate 6 feet for social distancing. <br /> 8. Mask up and enjoy! <br /> Other Halloween Activities and Events <br /> Haunted Houses, Forests,or Walks <br /> • Halloween haunted houses are currently not allowed in Restore Illinois Phase 4 Guidelines. <br /> Instead consider open-air,one-way haunted forests or haunted walks where social distancing of <br /> 6 feet or greater and appropriate masking is enforced. If screaming is anticipated, even greater <br /> social distancing is advised to lower the risk of spreading respiratory viruses. <br /> Pumpkin Patches, Orchard Visits, and Hayrides <br /> • Visitors to these locations should use hand sanitizer before handling the produce. Cloth face <br /> coverings and social distancing should be enforced. <br /> • Hayrides should not exceed 50%capacity with parties spaced at least six feet apart. Best <br /> practice is for hayrides to be limited to members of the same household. Participants should <br /> wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered at all times when around people who don't <br /> live in your household. <br /> Fall Festival Events <br /> • Avoid attending fall festivals outside your community if you live in an area with community <br /> spread of COVID-19. <br /> Social Gatherings,Costume Parties in Adult Settings, Halloween Parties at Bars <br /> • Large gatherings with more people are considered higher risk than smaller group gatherings, <br /> and must adhere to event size limitations <br /> • Indoor parties or gatherings with attendees who are not adhering to social distancing(staying at <br /> least 6 feet apart),wearing masks, handwashing, or otherwise participating in prevention <br /> behaviors will result in a higher risk for transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 illness. <br /> These types of gatherings are strongly discouraged. <br /> PROTECTING HEALTH. IMPROVING LIVES <br /> Nationally Accredited by PHAB <br />